New Chief of Breast Surgery Named at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has named M. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS, as its new Chief of Breast Surgery. Dr. Blackwood, whose surgical expertise is in complex breast malignancies, is currently the Medical Director and Northern Regional...
17-Sep-2018 8:00 AM EDT
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Study of Breast Cancer Subtype among New Jersey Women Shows Disparities by Age, Race, and Hispanic-Origin
When it comes to breast cancer subtype in the Garden State, researchers from Rutgers University and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry find that non-Hispanic black women and women between the ages of 20 to 39 have higher rates of triple-negative...
13-Sep-2018 1:45 PM EDT
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Clinical Trial Shows Best Outcomes to Date for Older Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
Recently published results of a phase 2 clinical trial have shown the best outcomes to date for newly diagnosed older Hodgkin lymphoma patients treated with brentuximab vedotin given before and after doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (AVD)...
4-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
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$500K Grant Aids Exploration of Genetic Changes in Pancreatic Cancer for New Treatment Targets
A $500,000 grant from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will help a Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey physician-scientist explore a biological event associated with a signaling pathway known as Netrin-1 that enables cancer cells to live.
23-Aug-2018 8:00 AM EDT
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$500K Pledge from Hugs for Brady Foundation Supports Dedicated Laboratory Space for Pediatric Cancer Research at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
The Hugs for Brady Foundation has announced a $500,000 pledge to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey to support a dedicated laboratory space for pediatric cancer research.
21-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
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Reaffirming its Role as a Statewide Resource, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is Redesignated as the State’s Only Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center as designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has successfully renewed this designation.
16-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
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$1M Commitment from Embrace Kids Foundation Supports Recruitment of Pediatric Cancer Research Faculty at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey now has additional resources in the fight against pediatric cancers and blood disorders, thanks to a $1 million commitment from Embrace Kids Foundation that will support the recruitment of pediatric cancer...
13-Aug-2018 10:00 AM EDT
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$100K Grant Fuels Research Efforts into Rare T-Cell Cancer
A one-year, $100,000 grant awarded to a Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey researcher from the Leukemia Research Foundation will support exploration into an aggressive blood cancer that impacts both children and adults – T-cell acute...
2-Aug-2018 8:00 AM EDT
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Thyroid Cancer 101
While thyroid cancers are common, they may not be as widely understood as other common cancers such as breast or prostate. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares more about the
butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck and how...
18-Sep-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know
During this Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month, a Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares info on symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer.
14-Sep-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Prostate Cancer PSA Screening: Finding Clarity in Confusion
With recent changes in recommendations for PSA testing for prostate cancer, confusion may exist for those considering the screening. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares what one needs to know when discussing the topic with his...
13-Sep-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Palliative Care: Another Level of Support in the Cancer Journey
With word this week that former PGA Tour golfer Jarrod Lyle is transitioning from treatment for acute myeloid leukemia to palliative care, one might wonder what that form of care entails. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares more...
1-Aug-2018 7:05 AM EDT
Checking in (and Checking up) on Dad this Father’s Day
Instead of another tie or tools, give the gift of good health this Father’s Day. As Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey experts note, it’s as simple as encouraging regular health screenings to protect against cancer.
14-Jun-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Sun Safety: Planning is Your Best Protection
Longer days means more exposure to the sun and harmful UV rays. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares some tips on how to keep your skin safe this season and all year long.
24-May-2018 9:20 AM EDT
A Closer Look at the Association Between Breast Implants and an Uncommon Form of Cancer
Updated statistics from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration out this month show that over the previous year, there has been an increase in cases of an uncommon form of cancer associated with breast implants. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New...
28-Mar-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Peritoneal Mesothelioma: What Is It?
With spring now here, home improvement projects are on many ‘to do’ lists. With that come the usual warnings about safe removal of construction and home materials made of asbestos in much older homes, as exposure to this fibrous mineral is a...
20-Mar-2018 9:05 AM EDT
